Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Melanesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Copperleaf
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Copperleaf
Yambohne
In French
Copperleaf
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
copperleaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Copperleaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Copperleaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Jicama
Season and care of Copperleaf and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Jicama Physical Information
Copperleaf and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Copperleaf and Jicama are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Jicama
Care of Copperleaf and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.